Question

What pigment molecule, which absorbs solar energy, is found within the chloroplast?​

Answer 1

Answer: Chlorophyll

Explanation: Chlorophyll is a pigment found in the Chloroplast which absorbs solar energy needed to drive photosynthesis. Chloroplast is a membrane bound organelle present in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place. The absorbed solar energy is used to drive the synthesis of organic food substances (glucose) from simple inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide and water. For photosynthesis to occur, water and carbon dioxide must be present and chlorophyll contained in the Chloroplast is essential. Glucose is produced while oxygen is liberated.

Answer 2

Chlorophyll is the pigment molecule, which absorbs solar energy, that is found within the chloroplast.

Explanation:

Chlorophyll is a green pigment molecule which is present inside the chloroplast of leaves that is responsible for the production of food (glucose) in the process of photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorb all colours and reflect green colour when the sunlight hit the leaf surface.